1999 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Toyota RAV4, 6% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on 2 lane road approaching a stop light, the light turned red and car brakes for stop, at which time the the lower a frame collapsed, forcing car to the left and into the curb, driver side tire was forced up into the wheel well. No injuries occured due to low speed!! However what if it happened at highway speed??? Checked the other side and the steel a frame crumbled in my hand!!! Car is not drivable. Hard to believe you have faith that this critical member could fail so violently?? Hope this helps others, check now!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10423150, filed 2011-09, 94,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the front sub frame and control arms were completely rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10588670, filed 2014-05, 163,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Toyota RAV4. The contact noticed that the front sub frame and control arms were completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine cradle and control arms needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/8/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. Updated 3/23/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10597426, filed 2014-06, 120,000 miles“The upper portion of the head rest juts forward, creating a depression between the drivers head and shoulders. Consumer is concerned that in an accident the force of impact of the airbag will push the drivers neck into this depression, possibly causing serious neck or spinal injury. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #550767, filed 2000-02Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 16 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 101 | 25% |
| 2009 | 55 | 17% |
| 2008 | 81 | 14% |
| 2007 | 125 | 12% |
| 2006 | 73 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota RAV4
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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